The UP Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a critical need for O-pos, O-neg, and A-neg blood types. Rachel Heath from the UP regional Blood Center says summertime usually brings a drop in donations as people enjoy the weather but the need does not.  “A lot of people are traveling …

Houghton-Keweenaw Communities That Care will be hosting their 2nd annual Family Fun Fair this Saturday. The free event is held to encourage families in the community to come together for some quality time in a safe, fun environment. Festivities include inflatable games, MMA lessons, free food and drinks, water games, …

Houghton, Michigan – August 5, 2019. The Department of Visual and Performing Arts announces SUMMER PUPPET WORKSHOPS offered through The Puppet Project, August 12 – 17. The Puppet Project is an initiative to introduce and establish the art of puppetry into our local culture through education and performances. The workshops …

Ironwood, Mich—August 5, 2019—The U.S. Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest announces plans for a prescribed burn in the Johnson Lake Area within the next two weeks, dependent upon weather conditions. The proposed prescribed burn is located on the Kenton Ranger District, east of Bond Falls between Forest Road 530 and …

US Senator Gary Peters will be making a stop in the Upper Peninsula this week as part of his 4th annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters will visit the Ishpeming Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday to meet with local seniors and tour renovation efforts underway at the center. During his …

The Houghton County Probate and Family Court will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday through the end of business hours on Friday. The closure is so that staff can continue and complete the inventory and transfer of Probate records to the State of Michigan Archives. The closing was ordered …

An Upper Peninsula man is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged assault over the weekend. 23-year-old Ryan Joseph Philipps was arrested Sunday and lodged in the Menominee County Jail on charges of assault with intent to murder as well as attempted murder. Authorities say Philipps struck a 23-year-old …

It’s decision day for two local bond proposals. Voters will be heading to the polls in the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area School District and the Village of Calumet. The $4.6 million bond proposal for the DB-TC schools would allow the district to remodel, furnish, build additions, and equip the 105-year-old …

Catherine Sarah Velmer, age 46 of Zeba, MI passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born December 5, 1972 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Virginia (Emery) and Frederick Shelifoe. Catherine married Lawrence Velmer on October 28, 2011 and they have been together over …

An annual entertainment tradition returns to the historic Calumet Theatre, Saturday night August 17, as the CLK Rotary Club presents The Tamburitzans! Since 1937, The Tamburitzans’ exciting, live stage show has thrilled audiences celebrating the traditions, music & dance of country’s from around the world. Its fun for young and …